32 classic 'British' brands that aren't actually British

British brands are appreciated around the world for their quality and heritage.

While all of them started out as British businesses through and through, these days many are actually owned by foreigners.

Some are well-known such as Harrods , which was bought by Qatar Holdings in 2010 and before that was owned by the Fayed brothers of Egypt.

But others are more discreet about their proprietors.

Here are 33 "British" brands that you might not realise are actually foreign-owned.